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Journal Writing Prompts

Journaling Made Easy!

So, you're interested in keeping a journal? Check out these Journal Writing Prompts to get your juices flowing.

Fill in the dots(...):

  • My favorite holiday is...because...
  • I can't stand it when...because...
  • I've always wanted to go...but haven't yet because...
  • I've always wanted to be a...because...
  • I used to hate in when my mother would say...because...
  • I loved hearing the words...because that meant to me...
  • I never liked going...because...
  • I wish I could learn...because...
  • No one knows this about me but I...
  • I've never told anyone this but...
  • I'm the most grateful for...because...
  • If I had it to do over again, I would...because...
  • My greatest acheivement to date is...because...
  • The furthest west I've been is...for...
  • The best teacher I had in school was...because...
  • The funniest movie I ever saw was...starring...The funniest part was when...
  • When I was little, I used to play with...because...
  • When I was younger, I wish I could have...because...
  • The furthest east I've been is...for...
  • I chose to be a...because...
  • I love it when...because...
  • I've never been to...but would love to go because...
  • I got in trouble in school one time when I...My punishment was...
  • My father would always tell me...
  • I never said thanks but I really appreciated it when...because...
  • My last vacation was spent at...The best part was when...
  • The furthest south I've been is...for...
  • The thing I love the most about my home is...
  • I'm so glad I learned how to...because...
  • I wish I never...because...
  • The closest friend I ever had was...we met when...
  • Growing up, my favorite place to go was...because...
  • The furthest north I've been is...for...

There's more creative writing prompts where that came from!

Also, check out these creative writing exercises for some more fun ideas to enhance your memoir-writing project.

Your story is worth telling and keeping a journal is a fantastic way to do it!

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